FRENCH WINE SCHOLAR EXAM 400+ QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2025
Auxerrois Blanc is a cross between? - ANSWER-Gouais Blanc x Pinot
T of F? Alsace became a part of Germany in 1871? - ANSWER-True it was
annexed after the Franco-Prussian War
In an effort to combat Phylloxera in Alsace, in the late nineteenth century
vignerons were encouraged to? - ANSWER-Plant high-yield, low-quality hybrids
that could resist the pest
What is the only Grand Cru vineyard that Sylvaner is permitted in Alsace? -
ANSWER-Zotzenberg
A wine labeled "Sélections de Grains Nobles" must be made from? - ANSWER-
Grapes affected by botrytis
What red grape is permitted in Alsace? - ANSWER-Pinot Noir
Wines labeled "Vendages Tardives" must be? - ANSWER-Grapes harvested late
but do not have to be affected by botrytis
What is the most widely planted grape in Alsace? - ANSWER-Riesling
,In which direction do the best slopes in Alsace face? - ANSWER-South/Southeast
How many different soil types are there in Alsace? - ANSWER-13 - the soil is
quite complex owing to millions of years of geologic faulting and erosion
In which century did Alsace reach its peak of prosperity? - ANSWER-16th (Late
Renaissance)
The AOC approved yields for Alsace are the highest in France? - ANSWER-True
they are generally 80hl/ha for whites
The term Edelzwicker refers to? - ANSWER-A blend of any of the white grapes
approved for Alsace AOC wines.
Klevener is also known as? - ANSWER-Savagnin Rose
A former name for Pinot Gris in Alsace is? - ANSWER-Tokay d'Alsace
T of F? In Alsace, Grand Cru wines may be red or white - ANSWER-False Grand
Cru wines are only white
What Alsace Grand Cru can be blended but must have at least 50% Riesling? -
ANSWER-Altenberg de Bergheim
What are the seven primary grape varieties in Alsace? - ANSWER-Riesling
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Gris
,Pinot Noir
Gewürztraminer
Sylvaner
Muscat
What grape is allowed to be blended into Crémant d'Alsace? - ANSWER-
Chardonnay
What is the climate in Alsace? - ANSWER-Continental
Klevner or Pinot Vrai is more commonly known as? - ANSWER-Pinot Blanc
What two Muscat's are grown in Alsace? - ANSWER-Muscat à Petits Grains Blanc
Muscat Ottonel
What are the four secondary grapes of Alsace? - ANSWER-Chardonnay
Chasselas
Kelvener (Savagnin Rose)
Auxerrois Blanc
What is the difference between Klevner and Klevener? - ANSWER-Klevner is
Pinot Blanc
Klevener is Savignin Rose
What are the ageing requirements for Crémant d'Alsace? - ANSWER-9 months sur
lie
, 3 months in cellar
12 Total
What are the 4 noble varieties of Alsace? - ANSWER-Riesling
Pinot Gris
Muscat
Gewürztraminer
Grand Cru Kaefferkopf when bottled as a blend must contain a majority of what
grape? - ANSWER-Gewürztraminer
What is Gentil? - ANSWER-A blend in Alsace that must contain 50% "noble"
varieties
What mountain range plays an important role in the climate of Alsace? -
ANSWER-The Vosges Mountains
What Champagne region is included in the Kimmeridgian Ring? - ANSWER-
Côtes des Bar
What is a chaufrette? - ANSWER-A smudge-pot or oil burning device used to
prevent grape vines from freezing during cold snaps
What are the four principal sub-regions of Champagne? - ANSWER-Montaigne de
Reims & Val de Reims
Vallée de la Marne
Côtes des Blancs
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2025
Auxerrois Blanc is a cross between? - ANSWER-Gouais Blanc x Pinot
T of F? Alsace became a part of Germany in 1871? - ANSWER-True it was
annexed after the Franco-Prussian War
In an effort to combat Phylloxera in Alsace, in the late nineteenth century
vignerons were encouraged to? - ANSWER-Plant high-yield, low-quality hybrids
that could resist the pest
What is the only Grand Cru vineyard that Sylvaner is permitted in Alsace? -
ANSWER-Zotzenberg
A wine labeled "Sélections de Grains Nobles" must be made from? - ANSWER-
Grapes affected by botrytis
What red grape is permitted in Alsace? - ANSWER-Pinot Noir
Wines labeled "Vendages Tardives" must be? - ANSWER-Grapes harvested late
but do not have to be affected by botrytis
What is the most widely planted grape in Alsace? - ANSWER-Riesling
,In which direction do the best slopes in Alsace face? - ANSWER-South/Southeast
How many different soil types are there in Alsace? - ANSWER-13 - the soil is
quite complex owing to millions of years of geologic faulting and erosion
In which century did Alsace reach its peak of prosperity? - ANSWER-16th (Late
Renaissance)
The AOC approved yields for Alsace are the highest in France? - ANSWER-True
they are generally 80hl/ha for whites
The term Edelzwicker refers to? - ANSWER-A blend of any of the white grapes
approved for Alsace AOC wines.
Klevener is also known as? - ANSWER-Savagnin Rose
A former name for Pinot Gris in Alsace is? - ANSWER-Tokay d'Alsace
T of F? In Alsace, Grand Cru wines may be red or white - ANSWER-False Grand
Cru wines are only white
What Alsace Grand Cru can be blended but must have at least 50% Riesling? -
ANSWER-Altenberg de Bergheim
What are the seven primary grape varieties in Alsace? - ANSWER-Riesling
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Gris
,Pinot Noir
Gewürztraminer
Sylvaner
Muscat
What grape is allowed to be blended into Crémant d'Alsace? - ANSWER-
Chardonnay
What is the climate in Alsace? - ANSWER-Continental
Klevner or Pinot Vrai is more commonly known as? - ANSWER-Pinot Blanc
What two Muscat's are grown in Alsace? - ANSWER-Muscat à Petits Grains Blanc
Muscat Ottonel
What are the four secondary grapes of Alsace? - ANSWER-Chardonnay
Chasselas
Kelvener (Savagnin Rose)
Auxerrois Blanc
What is the difference between Klevner and Klevener? - ANSWER-Klevner is
Pinot Blanc
Klevener is Savignin Rose
What are the ageing requirements for Crémant d'Alsace? - ANSWER-9 months sur
lie
, 3 months in cellar
12 Total
What are the 4 noble varieties of Alsace? - ANSWER-Riesling
Pinot Gris
Muscat
Gewürztraminer
Grand Cru Kaefferkopf when bottled as a blend must contain a majority of what
grape? - ANSWER-Gewürztraminer
What is Gentil? - ANSWER-A blend in Alsace that must contain 50% "noble"
varieties
What mountain range plays an important role in the climate of Alsace? -
ANSWER-The Vosges Mountains
What Champagne region is included in the Kimmeridgian Ring? - ANSWER-
Côtes des Bar
What is a chaufrette? - ANSWER-A smudge-pot or oil burning device used to
prevent grape vines from freezing during cold snaps
What are the four principal sub-regions of Champagne? - ANSWER-Montaigne de
Reims & Val de Reims
Vallée de la Marne
Côtes des Blancs
